What is another word for ammeter?

Pronunciation: [ˈamiːtə] (IPA)

An ammeter is an instrument that measures electric current. Some synonyms for ammeter include current meter, galvanometer, and milliammeter. A current meter is a more general term for any instrument that measures electric current, while a galvanometer specifically measures small electric currents. A milliammeter is an ammeter that measures milliamps, which are one-thousandth of an amp. Other synonyms for ammeter include ampere meter and DC ammeter. An ampere meter measures the flow of electric current in a circuit, while a DC ammeter specifically measures direct current, which flows in a single direction with constant amplitude.

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Usage examples for Ammeter

Accordingly, the inductance and capacity of the lateral branch of the transmitter is altered until the hot wire ammeter in the base of the aerial shows the largest possible current.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming
They were all up to capacity, save the ammeter from the coils.
"Invaders from the Infinite"
John Wood Campbell
After we had done so we would call it an "ammeter" because it measures amperes.
"Letters of a Radio-Engineer to His Son"
John Mills

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